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McConnell says 'loony lies' spread by Marjorie Taylor Greene are a 'cancer' on G.O.P.
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2021 04:30
Senator Mitch McConnell issued a scathing rebuke on Monday saying that the "loony lies and conspiracy theories" embraced by Ms. Greene amounted to a "cancer" on the Republican Party.
Dolly Parton reveals she turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice
NY Daily News - 2 Feb 2021 05:38Trump Supporter's Delusions About A Stolen Election Make Him More Dangerous: Judge
The Huffington Post - 2 Feb 2021 04:49
Couy Griffin's belief in conspiracy theories hurt his case to be released ahead of his trial linked to the Capitol insurrection.
More Protests Called in Moscow to Demand Alexei Navalny's Release
Time - 2 Feb 2021 05:51
Protests in support of the Kremlin critic represent the largest outpouring of discontent in Russia in years
Biden faces obstacles to hit goal of 100 million vaccinations in first 100 days
CBSNews - 2 Feb 2021 05:48
Even before he took office, President Biden promised to deliver 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses during his first 100 days in office. But the administration does not seem to have hit the ground running as quickly as...
Oswego woman rescued after falling through ice while searching for her dog
Chicago Tribune - 2 Feb 2021 02:37
An Oswego woman was rescued Monday after she fell through the ice on a frozen pond while searching for her dog, Oswego Fire Protection District officials said.
Mom rejoices as son achieves lifelong goal
USA Today - 2 Feb 2021 19:42Trump's Team to Deliver First Glimpse of His Defense
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2021 15:58
Filings due today from the House impeachment managers and former President Donald J. Trump's lawyers will outline their cases ahead of his trial next week. President Biden will sign executive orders on immigration.
Northeastern states bombarded with massive snowstorm bringing strong winds, coastal flooding
CBSNews - 2 Feb 2021 15:51
The biggest and heaviest snowstorm in years is inundating the Northeast. Mola Lenghi reports from New Jersey, one of the hardest-hit states.
Hospitals warned not to reserve vaccine for rich people; most nursing home caregivers declining vaccine: Latest COVID-19 updates
USA Today - 2 Feb 2021 15:42
Vaccine rollouts in some states are sparking worry among health leaders about doses unfairly given to rich or influential people. Latest COVID news.
What Californians Can Learn From Texas Republicans
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2021 15:40
Tuesday: California is in a time of political transition. It's sort of like what Texas went through four years ago.
White House reviewing Trump's access to intelligence briefings
CBSNews - 2 Feb 2021 15:38
Sue Gordon, the nation's former No. 2 intelligence official, suggested revoking Mr. Trump's intelligence briefings last month.
Police: 6 killed at Oklahoma home, person taken into custody
ABC News - 2 Feb 2021 15:37
Police in Oklahoma say one person is custody after six people, including five children, were killed in Oklahoma
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow. It's six more weeks of winter
USA Today - 2 Feb 2021 15:06
Not even the COVID-19 pandemic, nor snow, could keep Punxsutawney Phil from getting his job done on Groundhog Day. It's six more weeks of winter.
A 9-year-old was pepper-sprayed by police. Here's what should have happened instead
USA Today - 2 Feb 2021 15:01Myanmar crisis tees up Biden team's 1st U.N. showdown with China
CBSNews - 2 Feb 2021 14:29
China, which has veto power on the U.N. Security Council, sees the military takeover in Myanmar as a mere "cabinet reshuffle."
Pentagon halts vaccinations at Guantanamo Bay
CBSNews - 2 Feb 2021 05:50
Over the weekend, the Department of Defense halted plans to vaccinate 40 wartime prisoners at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay. New York Times reporter Carol Rosenberg joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Data shows just 38 percent of nursing home workers have accepted COVID-19 vaccines
The Week - 2 Feb 2021 05:08
So far, only 38 percent of staffers at nursing homes have accepted COVID-19 vaccines when offered, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday. Due to their vulnerability, n...
Republicans Pitch Biden on Smaller Aid Plan as Democrats Prepare to Act Alone
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2021 05:00
The president met at the White House with Republican senators seeking a much smaller stimulus plan, but congressional Democrats pressed forward to force through his $1.9 trillion measure, if necessary.
US ramps up detection of new variants; Snowstorm impacts vaccine distribution in Northeast; Latest COVID-19 updates
USA Today - 2 Feb 2021 04:56
Federal health officials announced Monday a $230 million deal to expand the use of a non-prescription at-home COVID-19 test. Latest COVID-19 news.
Investigation Has Not Found Evidence to Charge Officer in Ashli Babbitt's Death
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2021 04:56
The investigation into the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt was not complete, officials cautioned, and no recommendation had been made to prosecutors yet.
A Pennsylvania Mother's Path to Insurrection
The New Yorker - 2 Feb 2021 04:06
How claims from Rudy Giuliani and Alex Jones spurred a parent of eight to become one of the Capitol riot's biggest mysteries and a fugitive from the F.B.I.